SB2020061009 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Word for Android
Published: June 10, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020061009
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1223)
CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected device.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing URLs. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted URL and execute arbitrary code in the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full device compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.